Certified Training Shift Manager

Layne's Chicken Fingers; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Job summary

Layne's Chicken Fingers is seeking a Certified Training Shift Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, develop Team Members, Certified Trainers, and Managers in Training. This role emphasizes training, coaching, and supporting restaurant growth, with potential involvement in New Store Openings and training initiatives.

Requires 45+ hours weekly and availability on opening, mid, and closing shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Restaurant leadership experience required.
• Training or coaching experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, including overnight travel.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shift operations and support restaurant performance.
• Ensure food quality, food safety, cleanliness, and guest service standards are met.
• Train and develop Team Members and Certified Trainers.
• Support the development of Managers in Training (MITs).
• Provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Assist with New Store Openings and training assignments as needed.
• Serve as a role model for Layne's culture and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training/Coaching

Fast-paced environment

Reliability

Mobility/Transportation

Overnight travel

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks

Lead Shifts. Develop People. Support Growth.

Layne's Chicken Fingers is seeking a Certified Training Shift Manager to lead daily restaurant operations while helping develop Team Members, Certified Trainers, and Managers in Training (MITs).

This role is designed for high-performing Shift Managers who have a passion for training, coaching, and supporting restaurant growth. In addition to leading shifts in their home restaurant, Certified Training Shift Managers may support New Store Openings (NSOs) and training initiatives as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shift operations and support restaurant performance
• Ensure food quality, food safety, cleanliness, and guest service standards are met
• Train and develop Team Members and Certified Trainers
• Support the development of Managers in Training (MITs)
• Provide coaching and performance feedback
• Assist with New Store Openings and training assignments as needed
• Serve as a role model for Layne's culture and standards

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Restaurant leadership experience required
• Training or coaching experience preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable transportation
• Willingness to travel occasionally, including overnight travel
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Schedule Expectations

• Minimum 45 hours per week
• Opening, mid, closing, weekend, and holiday availability required
• Reports directly to the General Manager

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Employee meal discounts
• Leadership development opportunities
• New Store Opening experience
• Travel opportunities
• Career growth potential

Ideal Candidate

A servant leader who enjoys developing others, leading by example, and helping teams succeed while supporting the growth of the Layne's Chicken Fingers brand.